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India looks to fix batting order in final T20 WC warm-up game Australia

Their preparations for T20 World Cup off to a smooth start, India would look to finalise their batting order for tournament-proper when they take on Australia in their second and final warm-up game

T20 WC: Hardik, not bowling to not impact India's chances, feels Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev has opined that all-rounder Hardik Pandya not bowling will not impact Team India's chances. However, he added that it will affect the "combination and the options" for Virat Kohli

T20 WC: Will probably bowl in warm-up match against India, says Stoinis

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has said that his hamstring is on the path of recovery and he will probably bowl in the next warm-up match against India on Wednesday

Dew factor to decide whether we play extra seamer or spinner: Ravi Shastri

India head coach Ravi Shastri said dew factor will decide whether team will go with an extra seamer or spinner during its upcoming ICC T20 World Cup campaign starting on October 24 against Pakistan

India-Pak T20 World Cup match 'should be reconsidered', says Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has said that the cricket match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup should be reconsidered as the ties between both countries are "not good"

No global sports team gets as much support as Indian cricket team: Ganguly

The kind of support which the Indian cricket team gets across the globe is unprecedented for any sports team in the world, former India captain Sourav Ganguly said on Saturday

India's team mentor Dhoni joins squad for T20 World Cup campaign

The iconic Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday joined the Indian team camp as its mentor for the T20 World Cup, two days after leading Chennai Super Kings to their fourth IPL title here.

Mere formality but BCCI invites application for post of head coach

A couple of days after convincing former India captain Rahul Dravid to take up the responsibility, the BCCI on Sunday issued advertisement for the post of head coach and three support staff

ICC T20 WC: India vs Pakistan is just another game for us, says Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli played down the 'hype' surrounding the India vs Pakistan game in T20 World Cup, saying it's 'just another match for us' despite the ridiculously high demand for tickets

T20 WC: Rahul Chahar's pace on slower tracks will be important, says Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli admitted that dropping a proven performer like Yuzvendra Chahal was a tough call

Team India's new jersey displayed at Burj Khalifa ahead of T20 World Cup

MPL Sports, the official kit sponsor for the Indian team, marked the launch of the new Team India 'Billion Cheers Jersey' with a scintillating light show at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Dravid likely to be interim coach for home series vs Kiwis; Reports

The Indian cricket team is likely to have Rahul Dravid as interim coach for the upcoming home series with New Zealand after the ICC T20 World Cup

Shardul Thakur replaces Axar Patel in India's main squad for T20 World Cup

Fast bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Wednesday replaced Axar Patel in India's squad for the T20 World Cup to be held in the UAE and Oman from October 17. The 29-year-old Thakur has impressed with his 18 wickets in the ongoing IPL for Chennai Super Kings. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee after a discussion with the team management has added Shardul Thakur to the main squad. All-rounder Axar Patel, who was part of the 15-member squad will now be on the list of stand-by players," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement. With pace all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who plays for Mumbai Indians, not bowling during the IPL because of fitness issues, the selectors wanted a cover for him. "The selectors felt that they were one pacer short and also with Hardik Pandya not bowling, they needed an all-rounder in the main squad," a source close to the selection committee told PTI. "Axar remains in stand by and if Ravindra Jadeja gets injured, he will again be back in main team. Till

Tom Moody interested in coaching Indian cricket team, says report

Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody is expected to apply for the high profile job of Indian cricket team's next head coach for a fourth time

Virat bhai told me I am selected as an opener in T20 WC squad: Ishan Kishan

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has revealed that Virat Kohli gave him clarity on his role in the upcoming T20 World Cup and that helped him in clearing his mind."A very good thing for me and for the team getting some runs, and getting into good touch before the World Cup. Was in a good state of mind, was very positive. We had to get somewhere around 250-260, it was the intent and positive intent. The one I smacked off Malik through the covers - that's the one (his favourite shot). In this tournament, you have to be prepared for every circumstances. It's important to be in the right mindset and you need to go with your best form," Ishan Kishan told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game against SunRisers Hyderabad."I had a good chat with Virat bhai, Jasprit bhai also helped me. Even HP, KP were there to support me. Everyone supported me and they said it's a learning stage for you, make sure you learn from here and don't make the same mistakes in the upcoming world

I know my best in Test cricket is yet to come, says Rohit Sharma

Rohit felt his best in Test cricket is yet to come after having a stunning tour of England, which he described as 'good' for himself

Women's day/night Test: India declare first innings at 377/8

India declared their first innings at 377 for eight on the third day of the rain-marred women's day/night Test against Australia here on Saturday

Cancellation of cricket series is price for saying 'no' to US: Pak Minister

Pakistan's Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry claimed on Tuesday that his country was paying a price for saying no to the US on allowing American military bases on its soil

Kohli and boys to get 20-day respite from bio-bubble life after WTC final

Indian players will get a 20-day break from the bubble-life in UK after completion of World Test Championship final

BCCI's sexual harassment policy brings India players to its purview

The BCCI on Monday ratified a comprehensive Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) policy which also brings the Indian cricketers into its ambit. Until now, the BCCI did not have a specific policy to deal the matters of sexual harassment. The policy is also applicable to office-bearers, members of Apex Council and IPL Governing Council besides the cricketers from senior to U-16 level. In a nine-page document in possession of PTI, the BCCI states that a four member Internal Committee will be formed to investigate sexual harassment complaints. It did not name the members during its Apex Council meeting on Monday. "The presiding officer of the IC shall be a woman employed at a senior level at the Workplace ("Presiding Officer")," reads the policy. "2 members of the IC will be selected from among the employees, preferably who are committed to the cause of women or have experience in social work or have legal knowledge. "1 member of the IC will be selected from a Non-Governmental ...